Foden, Palmer, Watkins withdraw from the national team for the Nations League.
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins have withdrawn from England’s Nations League squad this month after caretaker manager Lee Carsley announced his first squad following Gareth Southgate’s departure at the end of Euro 2024.
Manchester City forward Foden, who won the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award last season, has been ill and has not been part of the national ทางเข้า ufabet team’s training camp, while Chelsea youngster Palmer and Aston Villa striker Watkins have both reported to the camp before returning to their clubs to continue their recovery from injuries.
England are next in action away to Ireland on September 7 before hosting Finland at Wembley on September 10.
Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden have withdrawn from England’s squad for the Nations League.
The Football Association has confirmed that forwards Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins have withdrawn from the Nations League squad earlier this month.
The Three Lions face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday before hosting Finland on Tuesday in Lee Carsley’s first game as caretaker manager.
The new England internationals reported to St George’s Park on Tuesday but after assessments both Palmer and Watkins returned to their clubs to continue their rehabilitation from persistent problems.
Foden did not report for training after Pep Guardiola explained he had a stomach virus and would also miss the international break.
There are currently no plans to call up replacements after Carsley announced his first 26-man squad on Thursday.
The Nations League will be the first time Carsley has taken charge of a senior national team, having previously managed the U21s.